Observations focused on the problems of an underdeveloped country, Venezuela, with some serendipity about the world (orchids, techs, science, investments, politics) at large. A famous Venezuelan, Juan Pablo Perez Alfonzo, referred to oil as the devil's excrement. For countries, easy wealth appears indeed to be the sure path to failure. Venezuela might be a clear example of that.

Archive for December 31st, 2010

Well, I am certainly glad 2010 is going away. It was truly a bad year for me personally, a story that remains to be told one day. So, I am happy 2011 is coming and hope there is some change both in Venezuela and around me. Writing is in part an escape, an opportunity to verbalize feelings, organize thoughts. I do benefit from your input as it allows me to keep the important things in focus. So, many, many thanks from me to you.

And drinking a nice wine, celebrating with family is the way to wait for the new year. For the third or fourth year in a row, I will be going to Plaza Altamira to wait for the New Year. There is something very warm and cozy about saying Happy New Year with thousands of people around you. This year, I will go with more family including my 85 year old mother, which should make it even warmer.

To everyone of you, that your most important wishes become true in 2011 and that the new year brings you health, love and peace of mind, the three most important things there are and the ones that truly matter.